Thick gray clouds and biting winds couldn't dampen the spirits of 30 Viscans who hiked VSU's steep trails on the chilly morning of January 17th, 2024. Drawn by the call of ABELS Society's "Rooted in Words: Planting Good Intentions in 2024" initiative, they gathered at the College of Forestry and Environmental Science, ready to plant hope and Pili seedlings across the campus.